Melrose Towers Public Housing Roanoke, VA
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
Melrose Towers is a Public Housing community in Roanoke, VA with 212 units reporting 96% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $327/month on average. The property reported a typical wait of roughly 8 months.
212
total units
96%
occupancy
$327
avg resident rent
8 mo
reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Public Housing |
|---|---|
| Address | 3038 Melrose Ave NW, Roanoke, VA 24017 Map → |
| Average household income | $14,133/yr |
| Average personal income | $13,599/yr |
| People per unit | 1 |
| Moved in within last year | 15% |
| Households below 30% AMI | 89% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 98% |
| One-bedroom share | 92% |
How to apply at Melrose Towers
Public housing: owned by the local housing authority, with rents set at about 30% of household income. Apply through the authority.
- Call or visit the management office at 3038 Melrose Ave NW, Roanoke; ask if the waitlist is open and request an application.
- Gather ID, Social Security cards, birth certificates, and proof of all income. Applications are always free.
- Claim eligible preferences (homelessness, veteran, local residency) with documentation.
- Respond fast to interview letters; verify rent expectations against your budget (~$327/mo average here).
Other subsidized housing in Roanoke
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- Lansdowne Prk Public Housing
- Ashton Heights LIHTCPB Section 8
- Ashton Heights Aka Caru Apts PB Section 8
- Brittany Apts LIHTC
- Hunt Manor Public Housing
- Peters Creek I + Ii LIHTC
- Lincoln Terrace Public Housing
- Indian Rock Village Public Housing
- Jamestown Place Public Housing
Nearby subsidized housing (within ~10 km)
| Property | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Hackley Avenue Apts PB Section 8 | Roanoke | 1.1 km |
| Hurt Park Ii LIHTCPB Section 8 | Roanoke | 1.4 km |
| Essex Avenue Duplexes LIHTC | Roanoke | 1.4 km |
| Westwood Village PB Section 8 | Roanoke | 1.7 km |
| Westwood Village Preservation LIHTCPB Section 8 | Roanoke | 1.7 km |
| Roanoke at Home LIHTC | Roanoke | 2 km |
| Ferncliff North LIHTCPB Section 8 | Roanoke | 2.2 km |
| Ferncliff Apts PB Section 8 | Roanoke | 2.2 km |
← All subsidized housing in Roanoke
Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does Melrose Towers have?
Public Housing. Public housing: owned by the local housing authority, with rents set at about 30% of household income. Apply through the authority.
How much is rent at Melrose Towers?
Residents report average rents near $327/month in HUD administrative data. Under most federal programs you pay roughly 30% of adjusted income — your actual amount depends on household income and unit size.
How do I apply at Melrose Towers?
Contact the management office at 3038 Melrose Ave NW in Roanoke. Ask whether the waitlist is open, request an application, and claim any preferences you qualify for. There is never a fee to apply for HUD-subsidized housing.